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Tequila Jack's Mexican Restaurant & Tequila Bar

Restaurant Bar Mexican restaurant

· Dine-in · Takeaway · Delivery People often mention good, Mexican, drinks, great, service, nice, atmosphere, friendly, tacos, ordered,


Address

City Quarter, Lapp's Quay, Centre, Cork, T12 KCW0, Ireland

Website

www.tequilajacks.ie

Contact

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+353 21 202 1002

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (1.7K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 4 pm to 12:30 am
  • Saturday: 2 pm to 2:30 am
  • Sunday: 2 to 11 pm
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 5 to 11:30 pm
  • Wednesday: 5 to 11:30 pm
  • Thursday: 5 to 11:30 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (12) Mexican (10) drinks (10) great (10) service (9) nice (9) atmosphere (9) friendly (7) tacos (7) ordered (6)
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  • 5/5 S. L. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing experience! There was 6 of us and we were seated outside in the sunshine inside one of the domes free of charge. We ordered nachos for the table and I have ordered a burrito and few cocktails and everything was delicious. Churros are very good too. They come with ice cream and whipped cream. The only thing that I missed was a chocolate sauce to dip them in. Our waitress was very friendly and kept checking if we need anything else. Nothing was too much trouble! Definitely recommend and will be back for more 😁👌
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Michael R. 2 years ago on Google
    Tequila Jack's is an extremely lively restaurant definitely worth a visit for the vibes itself. Their Mexican food is very tasty. The burrito is highly recommended. Staff are also extremely friendly and welcoming. However, they lose two stars over their cocktails. Do not spend €12 each on these poorly made drinks. Most were far too strong or felt thrown together. The Margarita mixed with a bottle of SOL was perhaps the worst thing I have ever tasted. Felt like playing a game of kings and you got the short straw
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Blake R. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing experience at this restaurant - one of my new favorites! Been there about 3 times in the last month alone and hosted my birthday dinner there with friends! Great cocktails (would suggest the margarita and rum runner!), Amazing food (Fajitas and Short Rib Tacos!), And amazing service! (Ask for Leah!).
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Kevin M. 2 years ago on Google
    Food was good and there were a number of options on the menu. Kinds enjoyed items off the kids menu as well. A decent offering of beer on draught. And they serve large mugs too which was nice to go along with the food. Reminded me of some Mexican spots in the US. The margaritas and other mixed drinks were expensive though, and did not offer pitchers. This is the first Mexican restaurant I have ever been in that does not sell pitchers. Ambiance was not exactly cozy given the size, but it was overall nice enough. Same with service. Nice people, but we got lost in the mix.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michael C. 1 year ago on Google
    Honestly wanted to rate a 4 but the food was really good and fast at first. Just wish the spendy fajitas had cheese and more meat for two people. Usually fajitas can feed two plus people. The Blanco dip mentioned onions but got it anyways. Still really good. No onions unless diced beyond recognizition. A few good beers as well. I chose this place because every restaurant here has a half a$$ menu and I am not in the mood for fancy junk.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Kenneth O. 1 year ago on Google
    Great spot for drinks. The location is great with the entrance to underground parking just outside the door, and lovely views of the river. I really enjoyed the margaritas and the entire drinks menu looks really fun. The glasses the drinks and water were served in were cool too. I also really enjoyed the halloumi fries. I would probably try something other than the fish tacos next time, but I loved the rice that it was served with. The decor and especially the bar are really great at Tequila Jack’s and our server was fantastic - super friendly and quick. There are also some larger Tv screens so I think it would make a solid choice for watching a match and grabbing food too.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Dave C. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely Mexican restaurant in Cork City centre we would definitely be back. The place was crazy busy because it was Cork Pride and they where sold out of a lot of stuff by the time we made it down but the staff kept the place going well the food was out in no time and the staff were still as friendly as ever. Tacos where the best of the menu but all the food was great.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Djordje 4 months ago on Google
    I was there with my wife for the first time, and our expectations are more than positive. The waitresses are very positive and smiling and sweet. The food is excellent and tasty, as you can see in the pictures. The atmosphere is relaxed and pleasant. We'll probably come again 😁🍻
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ricardo N. 9 months ago on Google
    Great atmosphere and nice Mexican food. Great service. Very nice drinks and specially with Margarita Tuesday.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Eamon W. 8 months ago on Google
    Hadn’t visited in a while- it was excellent. Food was delicious, Shrimp tacos. Staff were very friendly and efficient. I look forward to returning again soon
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Luciana Q. 5 months ago on Google
    One of the best places I've been to in Ireland. I loved the atmosphere and the service. People dancing salsa and Bachata was beautiful.

  • 4/5 Florian J. 7 months ago on Google
    The food was great and plentiful. On this Friday evening, it was very FULL, which unfortunately affected the waiting times quite a bit. It took about an hour until the food was served and also the beers took some time. The service was nice though.

  • 5/5 D P. 8 months ago on Google
    Indo-Canadian visiting from Toronto. Great food and ambience. The staff are amazingly polite and sweet despite the crowd. Cocktails seemed uniquely fun though I didn’t try them. Decent selection of wine and other spirits. Reminded me of any other popular Mexican chain in Canada and with as good or likely better service! Definitely go here!

  • 4/5 Marguerite D. 6 months ago on Google
    Nice atmosphere, great staff and service. Food looked amazing but was standard fare. Maybe my expectations were too high. Overall a pleasant experience.

  • 5/5 Prajwal G. 6 months ago on Google
    Had heard so much hype about this place and decided to visit here on my wife’s birthday. The hype was real. Excellent cocktails- great range and taste Appetisers- amazing portion size and brilliant taste. Service: the staff are so kind and full of life. An amazing overall experience.

  • 4/5 Lin L. 1 year ago on Google
    Location in city center, people should find a place to parking. Staff is nice, we ordered 2 courses and got a free drink. I love chickwings, burger is ok, taco 🌮 for me is spicy, but it's nice.

  • 5/5 Ratana N. 8 months ago on Google
    Great music and vibe! I ordered calamari. It’s sprinkled with mayo or sour cream. If you don’t like that, let them know. The marinara sauce was so good, even though it was cold! It’s a tiny bit spicy. It reminds me of tomato soup without the basil. It’s creamy and delicious. I also ordered the tres leches cake. It’s a white cake, not too sweet. It’s moist but I wasn’t tasting any tres leches. Usually it’s dripping with tres. Overall, I like it here, am glad I stop by!

  • 5/5 Adrian S. 8 months ago on Google
    This is a very nice spot for Mexican Food in Cork City. The quantity is good and prices are reasonable. The atmosphere is very nice and the staff are amazing. I would highly recommend a visit for dinner here and/or night out for party or special occasion.

  • 5/5 Gaby G. 10 months ago on Google
    Tequila Jacks in Cork is an absolute gem of a Mexican restaurant that left me in awe after my second visit! The drinks are nothing short of incredible - from margaritas to tequila shots, the extensive bar menu is bound to satisfy even the most discerning of drinkers. Do ask ahead for their tequila selection as I found that they were out most of the premium tequila on their list. It’s not just about the drinks - the food is equally impressive, with offerings that are both delicious and authentic. While I loved the food, I must say that during my visit, some of the dishes arrived a bit cold. However, this didn't detract from the flavors, as each dish was packed with mouthwatering sensations that took me straight to the streets of Mexico. In terms of service, it was nothing extraordinary, but still satisfactory. Our waitress was friendly enough, but given that we were flagging her down multiple times to order further dishes, she could have been a bit more attentive. Beyond these minor drawbacks, the atmosphere at Tequila Jacks is spot on. The lively energy and vibrant decor make for a truly fun dining experience. Overall, Tequila Jacks in Cork provides a sensational Mexican culinary journey that is well worth experiencing. The high quality drinks, authentic food, and vibrant atmosphere all make for an exciting and enjoyable evening that you're bound to remember. This is a place I'll definitely be visiting again!

  • 5/5 Robyn C. 1 year ago on Google
    The BEST Mexican in cork. For starters we had a huge melted cheese and sharing board and went with the shrimp + chicken fajitas and a MASSIVE enchiladas. Finished with fresh churros 😭🥰 the rum runner cocktail was 10/10 and the service was incredible. If I wasn’t working the next day I would have stayed for the DJ! Shout out to our waitress as she was fabulous!

  • 3/5 Assunta D. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent presentation of the dishes. The guacamole was outstanding! The cocktails were good but the meat on the plate was little and hidden by the vegetables and the tacos leaked water because the lettuce was not dry. Overall I'd say everything looks better than it taste!

  • 5/5 Sophie S. 1 year ago on Google
    Get the tres leches cake. Before I say anything else. Delicious food and cocktails and beautiful atmosphere and interior. Definitely coming back here to try more. The holloumi fries were perfect and the dessert was the best I've ever had anywhere. The rum runner cocktail was also delicious.

  • 3/5 Samantha D. 2 years ago on Google
    The atmosphere is vibrant and lively. Staff are friendly. However, my main meal of fish tacos was disappointing. Actual taco shell was not heated. The battered fish part was good, however, the tacos had so much purple cabbage that they broke and the contents collapsed on my plate - and I was eating very carefully. Also there was barely aioli which made the filling overall quite dry. Maybe less cabbage, more aioli would work better? I ordered churros for take away and those were great. P.S. don't heat up the chocolate and caramel sauces in the microwave as the containers melt 🙃 food took forever but it was very busy. On the positive, my friend was happy with her chicken enchiladas. Other friends said veg/chicken tacos were good (not great) and the cocktails were a hit. Overall, I'd recommend going there for the vibe and maybe not ordering the fish tacos.

  • 5/5 Photography by Liam A. 2 years ago on Google
    Faaaaabulous food. Reaaaaal good vibes I'm there. The cocktail makes are dope too. Watching them make all the drinks is class. And again lovely food and you get what you pay for.

  • 5/5 Deirdre L. 2 years ago on Google
    Had a really great night at Tequila Jacks with our friends recently and had to write this review as a result. This is a truly amazing venue not only was the food and venue super but Lorraine our waitress was really great and attentive. Chose indoors or the pods outdoors. Pods do have an additional charge! But definitely worth it. Love Cork !!!


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Paid parking lot
    • ✓️ Paid multi-storey car park
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Braille menu
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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